natuurbeschermingswet
Syllables
na-tuur-be-scherm-ings-wet
Pronunciation
/naː.tuːr.bə.ʃɛr.mɪŋs.ʋɛt/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
be- + natuur, scherm, wet + -ings
The word 'natuurbeschermingswet' is a compound noun syllabified based on Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and maintaining consonant clusters. Stress falls on the third syllable ('scherm'). It consists of the roots 'natuur', 'scherm', and 'wet', with the prefix 'be-' and suffix '-ings'.
Definitions
- 1
The law concerning the protection of nature.
Nature Conservation Law
“De natuurbeschermingswet verbiedt het kappen van oude bomen.”
“Er is een nieuwe natuurbeschermingswet in voorbereiding.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('scherm').
Syllables
na — Open syllable, initial syllable.. tuur — Closed syllable, contains a diphthong.. be — Open syllable, prefix.. scherm — Open syllable, root.. ings — Closed syllable, suffix.. wet — Closed syllable, root.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors open syllables (CV) whenever possible.
Consonant Cluster Maintenance
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within syllables.
Sch- as Single Onset
The 'sch' cluster is treated as a single phoneme /ʃ/ and forms a single onset.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may occur, but do not affect syllabification.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of morphemic boundaries.
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